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Sunday, 29 July 2012

Roundabout

For this month's Schnibble I chose Roundabout from Another Bite of Schnibbles.

I used the Pom Pom de Paris fabric range by French General.

While I LOVE these fabrics, I'm not sure they were the best choice for this pattern. The 'roundaboutness' kind of got lost because of the low contrast between the background and block fabrics. I really wanted to use the plain pearl French General fabric but didn't have enough in my stash.

Regardless, it was an easy pattern to put together and I'd love to make another using the layer cake option.

While making Roundabout I tried out my Folded Corner Clipper ruler. It does away with the tedious job of having to draw lines when adding a triangle to a corner.

As it says on the packaging, 'by trimming the corner first, you identify the sewing line and trim in one step.'

There are also no little 'ears' to clip off after you press back the triangle. I found it very accurate and will definitely be using this tool again. I purchased mine here.

Finally, here's Oliver having a wash on my cutting mat. He seems to do this every time I get it out! Weirdo!

Your cat and mine must be related. When ever I work at my cutting board miss priss hurries over and walks right over my ironed fabric, plops down, and makes herself comfortable. I have taken to setting up a spot on the end of the table for her, then I rangle her back to that spot. Works most days. And I can get something done.

neat looking cutting tool for the flying geese: thanks for showing it. I'm going to have to go look for one! And your kitty looks so much like mine, but she is a "she" kitty. I love the white bellies :-P

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Hi. I'm an Australian quilter and stitcher from Ulverstone in north-west Tasmania. I enjoy sewing with pretty fresh fabrics in a vintage modern style.
When I'm not quilting, I love going for long walks on the beach and trying out new healthy recipes with my Thermomix.
I am married and have three feline friends - Mamma, Mia and Mortimer.
Auntie's Quaint Quilts was established on 28/12/2007.
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